- Chondromalacia: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline
Chondromalacia, or “runner’s knee,” causes the cartilage underneath the kneecap to deteriorate and soften It’s common among young, athletic individuals
- Chondromalacia - Harvard Health
Chondromalacia can affect any joint, but the most common location is the underside of the kneecap (also called the patella); when affecting the knee, this condition is called chondromalcia patella It usually begins as a small area of softened cartilage behind the kneecap that can be painful
- Chondromalacia patellae - Wikipedia
While the term chondromalacia sometimes refers to abnormal-appearing cartilage anywhere in the body, [14] it most commonly denotes irritation of the underside of the kneecap (or "patella")
- Chondromalacia patella: Causes, treatment, and more
Chondromalacia patella is when the cartilage of the underside of the kneecap begins to break down This article explains what chondromalacia patella is, the causes of the condition, and how a
- Chondromalacia Patellae - Physiopedia
The word chondromalacia is derived from the Greek words - chrondros, meaning cartilage, and malakia, meaning softening Hence chondromalacia patellae is a softening of the articular cartilage on the posterior surface of the patella which may eventually lead to fibrillation, fissuring, and erosion
- Chondromalacia - Cedars-Sinai
Chondromalacia usually affects young, athletic otherwise healthy individuals as a result of overuse, injury or too much stress on the knee It affects women more often than men because women experience greater lateral pressures on the patella
- Chondromalacia Patella: Signs, Symptoms, Complications
Chondromalacia patella, also known as runner’s knee, is a condition where the cartilage underneath the patella (kneecap) starts to deteriorate and wear out With the cartilage worn out, the kneecap rubs against the thigh bone (the femur) and causes pain and discomfort
- Chondromalacia patella Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Chondromalacia can affect any joint, but the most common location is the underside of the kneecap (also called the patella); when affecting the knee, this condition is called chondromalcia patella It usually begins as a small area of softened cartilage behind the kneecap that can be painful
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